Release Train Engineers #IN1189

Cumminsindia; Columbus (IN); Remote; USD 116,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Release Engineer in Columbus, IN. The successful candidate will utilize Agile principles to manage release trains and improve flow of value through the development process. This is an entry-level full-time position with a competitive salary range, focusing on collaboration and improvement within Agile teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, or IT Project Manager with Master's; 5 years with Bachelor's.
• Experience with Lean-Agile practices and SAFe principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach Agile Release Trains (ART), manage release planning and risk management.
• Drive improvement through Agile practices and Lean User Experience (UX) innovation.

Skills

Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking

Six Sigma

Lean methodologies

Problem solving

DevOps

Release Planning Management

Project Issue and Risk Management

Agile project management

Business Relationship Management

Education

Master's degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or Technology

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or Technology

Job description

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Description

Utilize advanced knowledge of informational systems principles and practices to communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk and drive relentless improvement. Utilize knowledge of engineering principles and practices to lead and coach up to two Agile Release Trains (ART), facilitate ART events and processes, and assist the teams in delivering value. Manage and optimize the flow of value though overseeing a release train (a grouping of Agile teams). Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train, using various tools such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and Agile Scrum. Advocate for and lead others in the concepts of Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking, in support of adopting and applying the 10 SAFe principles and SAFe practices. Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the DevOps and Release on Demand competency, help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle, and understand and operate within Lean Budgets. Utilize problem solving tools including Six Sigma, lean methodologies and value stream mapping to build quality systems and eliminate waste. Embrace a holistic approach to analysis with a focus on the way that a system’s constituent parts interrelate and how systems work overtime and within the context of larger systems, in order to ensure the economic success of the solution. Plan and manage the release of capabilities, features or products using inputs from the prioritized roadmap, planning, available resources and skills to communicate expected availability and releases of capability. Manage Project Issue and Risk Management to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended IT tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of negative events. Ensure adherence to Guardrails, and foster communities of practice and the use of engineering and built-in quality practices. Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices, mindsets and collaboration. Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops, assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train, and help them improve. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices. Establish and maintain the balance of scope, schedule and resources for projects using experience with project management. Implement robust monitoring, auditing, and quality assurance processes to maintain compliance and uphold service quality standards using Process knowledge.

Description

Utilize advanced knowledge of informational systems principles and practices to communicate with stakeholders, escalate impediments, help manage risk and drive relentless improvement. Utilize knowledge of engineering principles and practices to lead and coach up to two Agile Release Trains (ART), facilitate ART events and processes, and assist the teams in delivering value. Manage and optimize the flow of value though overseeing a release train (a grouping of Agile teams). Manage and optimize the flow of value through the ART and Solution Train, using various tools such as the Program and Solution Kanbans and Agile Scrum. Advocate for and lead others in the concepts of Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking, in support of adopting and applying the 10 SAFe principles and SAFe practices. Improve the flow of value through value streams by improving and assessing the DevOps and Release on Demand competency, help drive the Lean User Experience (UX) innovation cycle, and understand and operate within Lean Budgets. Utilize problem solving tools including Six Sigma, lean methodologies and value stream mapping to build quality systems and eliminate waste. Embrace a holistic approach to analysis with a focus on the way that a system’s constituent parts interrelate and how systems work overtime and within the context of larger systems, in order to ensure the economic success of the solution. Plan and manage the release of capabilities, features or products using inputs from the prioritized roadmap, planning, available resources and skills to communicate expected availability and releases of capability. Manage Project Issue and Risk Management to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended IT tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability or impact of negative events. Ensure adherence to Guardrails, and foster communities of practice and the use of engineering and built-in quality practices. Coach leaders, teams, and Scrum Masters in Lean-Agile practices, mindsets and collaboration. Drive relentless improvement through Inspect and Adapt workshops, assess the agility level of the ART and Solution Train, and help them improve. Develop strong relationships to deliver business value using relevant Business Relationship Management practices. Establish and maintain the balance of scope, schedule and resources for projects using experience with project management. Implement robust monitoring, auditing, and quality assurance processes to maintain compliance and uphold service quality standards using Process knowledge.

Responsibilities

Positions require a Master’s degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or Technology, or related field and 3 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, IT Project Manager or related. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Computer, Telecommunications or Electronics Engineering, Information Systems or Technology, or related field and 5 years of experience as a Scrum Master, Product Owner, IT Project Manager or related. Experience to include: Agile Manifesto and Lean thinking; Lean Agile SAFe principles and practices; Problem solving tools including Six Sigma, lean methodologies and value stream mapping; DevOps and Release on Demand; Release Planning Management; Business Relationship Management practices; Project Issue and Risk Management; Agile project management; Process knowledge.

Qualifications

Start Date of Posting: 05/22/2025

End Date of Posting: 06/06/2025

Position Type: Remote

Location: Columbus, IN, and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.

• Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum $116,600 – $158,400
  
  

Job Systems/Information Technology

Organization Cummins Inc.

Role Category Hybrid

Job Type Exempt - Entry Level

Min Salary $

Max Salary $

ReqID 2415137

Relocation Package Yes

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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